Jerod Flohr of Skyhawk 518 is back with David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R. This week, Jerod and Dave talk about what it takes to get started in aviation, and how to take advantages of opportunities when they present themselves. They discuss the TA-4 Skyhawk (of course) and how Jerod got his start to enable him to fly this classic military jet! They also speak about flight training for new and not so new pilots, alike. At the beginning and the end of the show, David gives more information on...

There are still flight schools where you can become an aviator, not simply a pilot. There are still flight schools where you can fly everything from a simple tailwheel, move on to a classic warbird, and even fly a jet. LIsten this week as David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R talks to Jeremy and Hunter Reiley. This Father/Son Duo has brought passion into all they do with the Texas Aviation Academy. Their perspective on flight training and on aviation is not to be missed. For more information:...

Multiple degrees including a Ph.D., figure skater, flight school owner, able to speak 12 languages, mother and airshow pilot! All this and you think that YOU are busy! This week David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R speaks to Anna Serbinenko, Sky Dancer. www.cfc.aero You will not want to miss Anna's insight into what it takes to be successful and virtually anything that you are passionate about. Anna exemplifies the airshow pilot. She demonstrates excellence and grace with her Super...

Why do you go to airshows? If you are like most people, the number one reason people go to airshows is to the see the military jet teams fly. This week, David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R talks to Major Jason Markson, #8, Advance Pilot and Narrator of the team. You will learn what it takes to become a Thunderbird and listen to "Flak" tell his story of persistence and drive that helped him earn his coveted position on the team. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for some surprises from...

Gene Soucy, Mr. Airshow. If you have been around airshows for a long time, you have seen Gene fly his big biplane, Show Cat. You have seen his wing-walking act with Teresa Stokes. You have seen his nigh pyro act. This is Gene's second appearance on The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show. Gene and Dave talk about the future of airshows, what it is like to fly that large biplane so low to the ground and some stuff you have not heard about what it is like to fly with a wing-walker on your wing!...

Perspective. This week David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R talks to the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Lead Pilot, Mark Henley. This current situation with our airshows means that now more than ever, it is the sponsors that will make sure that we have airshows in our future. There are also some great flying tips from Mark on flying a four-ship formation aerobatic routine. We combine a Jet Airshow Demonstration with The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show. David Costa is your host of this show that promotes...

One Yak 55 + one Yak 55 + one J85 engine = the Yak 110! How many times in your life have you had a crazy dream? Did you make it happen? Listen to David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R interview Jeff Boerboon, the airshow pilot who conceived the Yak 110. Listen to the story of the team that he put together and how this outstanding airplane came from dream to reality. Join our CREW. Visit our website. www.RenegadeAV8R.com We combine a Jet Airshow Demonstration with The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show. ...

Listen to a veteran airshow performer an airshow announcer, Steve Stravrakakis of Wild Thing Airshows discuss with The RenegadeAV8R how he went from young kid, to motorcycle racer, to airshow performer and announcer! With our airshows still dark this season, Steve and Dave also discuss the future of airshows after COVID-19. Join our CREW and you have access to an extended version of this show. Visit RenegadeAV8R.com for information on how to join our CREW. For more information about...

Did David Costa go too far this episode? Has COVID-19 sent The RenegadeAV8R over the edge? Listen to Dave's comments on the flyovers by the military demonstration teams and see if you agree. Listen to the end of the episode for some great news on our latest efforts. Copyright 2020. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show uses music licensed by TeknoAxe. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is syndicated on the Salem Radio Network.

Michael Wiskus, Lucas Oil Airshows talks to David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R about what has happened to airshows because of COVID-19 and what the future holds for our airshows. Michael has been highly successful with his partnership with Lucas Oil Products. Listen to his insights regarding what it takes to be successful on the business side of the airshow business. Michael's insights into practice and its relationship with excellence and handling change are not to be missed. To learn...

The 2020 Airshow Season is seeing a lot of cancellations due to COVID-19. This week David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R talks to fellow jet airshow pilot, Jerry Conley, President, Vampire Airshows. Jerry gives some great insight into what to expect for the rest of the 2020 airshow season with some great insight into the 2021 airshow season. Go to RenegadeAV8R.com and find out more on the what we are doing to address the situation in our airshows. Look for Mayday! Save Our Airshows on the...

Who are the people that put on airshows? How did they get their start? What is involved in getting military demo teams to a local airshow? Can a 17-year old fly airshows? Listen to Bobbi Thompson this week. With our airshows in trouble due to COVID-19, The RenegadeAV8R is continuing our focus on promoting the value of our airshows, and giving you, our fan, the insight into the behind the scenes at these events. Please support The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show so that we can continue to...

The Right Attitude. It comes through in people who are living their passion, going through life on purpose. Meet Eric Farewell, his dreams of being an Air Force pilot were destroyed, but wait until you learn about how he came back from a setback to airshow pilot, entrepreneur, book author and more. If you are looking for a positive story, this is it. David Costa, is The RenegadeAV8R. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is syndicated on the Salem Radio Network. www.RenegadeAV8R.com. Copyright...

Next-Gen Fighter Pilot. Having airshow withdrawals? This week, Captain Kristen Wolfe, Call Sign, "BEO" has a conversation with The RenegadeAV8R. BEO is the F35A Airshow Demonstration Pilot. You will love her story and who does not love fighter pilots? Listen. Share. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show promotes airshows and aviation history. We bring you stories about excellence demonstrated. Achieving big goals and overcoming obstacles. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is syndicated on the...

What will happen to our beloved airshows? Airshows are some of the highest attended spectator events in the world. With COVID-19, they have been canceling at an alarming rate. Listen to David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R give you a call to action on how we can make sure that airshows don't die because of a virus. The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is syndicated on the Salem Radio Network all rights reserved and all music licensed. Copyright 2020

Sure, Vicky Benzing is a very experienced and capable airshow and air racing pilot. But listen to this week's show and find out what she would rather be remembered for! Great interview with someone who is following her passion for aviation. VickyBenzing.com The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show plays on the Salem Radio Network all rights reserved. Clips and music licensed, Salem Radio Network. www.RenegadeAV8R.com Copyright 2020

From F-15 Eagles to his RV-8 "Wild Blue" airshow performances with lots of other aircraft in between. Military flying, airshow flying and air racing. Jerry "Jive" Kerby is another airshow pilot talking to David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R about what it takes to do what he does. All rights reserved. Copyright 2020. All music and clips under license, Salem Radio Network.

Some people will say that flying in a simulator is a waste of time. But simulation can dramatically improve one's ability to achieve excellence. But wait until you hear what Dave, The RenegadeAV8R has to say about setting the bar and demonstrating excellence in aviation or in whatever you choose to do in life. All rights reserved. RenegadeAV8R, 2020. Music and clips used under license, Salem Radio Network and our local affiliates.

Travel to 90,000 feet. Ten miles above the surface of the Earth without an engine? Listen to military pilot, test pilot and now a world-record pilot in sailplanes talk about taking bringing a sailplane to the edge of space. Amazing. PerlanProject.org Copyright RenegadeAV8R 2020. All music and clips licensed, Saleme Radio Network and our affiliates. www.renegadeav8r.com

Boom! How about an F-Bomb or a 1000 foot wall of fire? Listen to Richard "Sarge" Myers the CEO of FirewalkersInternational.com and learn about what it takes to put on those fantastic explosions that airshows are using today. Fun interview.....BOOM! All rights reserved. Copyright The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show, 2020. All music and clips licensed through the Salem Radio Network and our local affiliates.

Did you know that between 1941 and 1945 we had up to 40 pilot cadet accidents a day? This week David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R interviews John "Skipper" Hyle. John flies THE advanced trainer that trained tens of thousands of Allied fighter pilots during the Second World War. He even gets his sons involved in the effort! Listen, like and share! For more information go to www.aircorpsaerobatics.net All music and clips under license. Salem Radio Network. Copyright 2020, The RenegadeAV8R.

Tribute to those who are no longer with us. Tribute to those who continue, despite horrible events. This week The RenegadeAV8R had a change of plans with his interview with Kyle Franklin. We hope you see the value in what we put together. Are YOU living each day to YOUR fullest? Listen in on Kyle and Dave discuss with a tribute to our friends who are no longer with us. All rights reserved. Copyright 2020. Music and clips licensed through the Salem Radio Network.

This week, airshow royalty! A show too big to fit into one show. Episode 1 with Kyle Franklin. The Franklin Flying Circus spans 53 years of airshow excellence and this week listen to Kyle give his us some perspective on what makes a good performance, the history of the Franklin Flying Circus and in this first part of a two-part series, insight into one of most entertaining and exciting airshow performers in the industry! Visit FranklinsFlyingCircus.com The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is...

The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show gets some international culture this week. This episode features Maurizio Perissinotto "MAZ" of The Cloud Dancers Aerobatic Team. Listen to Taz and Maz discuss some of the challenges facing pilots outside the USA who wish to become airshow pilots and get some great advice from Maz on the road to success. This week our editor and sound engineer, Mauro Sera does some of our announcements! We are international! The RenegadeAV8R Radio Show is syndicated on the...

Beyond ambition, beyond desire, beyond limitations, beyond the quest for perfection lies only the knowledge and certainty that one can achieve more, give more and BE more. Carol Pilon, Wingwalker. David Costa, The RenegadeAV8R and Carol Pilot discuss much more than wing walking. You need to listen to this show. It is about freedom, excellence, and responsibility! Copyright 2020, The RenegadeAV8R. All rights reserved and licensed material used with permission. Salem Radio Network.